Black Panther woman

Marlene Cummins was a poor, uneducated teenager when she joined the now-iconic Brisbane chapter of the Black Panther Party in the 1970s. After more than 30 years, Marlene breaks her silence about that era in a new documentary, “Black Panther Woman”.

Directed by Rachel Perkins, and opening at the Sydney Film Festival, "Black Panther Woman" is the story of a true fighter. Marlene talks openly about what she experienced in the party and the demons she tried to forget. Through it all, she is still making music. Her new album, "Koori Woman Blues" was released this week.